ASXpress Operator's Manual - CETAC Technologies

ASXpress Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Chapter 3: Installing the Rapid Sample Introduction System
3. On the ASX-260 board, move jumper JP2 to JP4 and leave JP3 in
place (Figure 3-61 shows jumpers).
Figure 1-61
Jumpers on board in normal position (ASX-260)
3.4.2 Load the Firmware Upgrade, via the Rabbit Field
Utility (RFU) program, from the CD provided.
The software required to upgrade/load the firmware on the autosampler and
the firmware upgrade files are located on the installation CD provided with the
ASXPRESS system. The overview of the following sections is as follows:
• Section 3.4.2.1 covers the process required to ensure that proper
communication exists between the autosampler and host computer.
• Section 3.4.2.2 covers the process for setting up the Rabbit Field Utility
and for choosing the proper file to be loaded to the rabbit module.
• Section 3.4.2.3 covers the process for loading (flashing) the selected
firmware file to the rabbit module.
• Section 3.4.2.4 covers the process for returning the autosampler to
normal operation.
• Section 3.4.2.5 covers verification of the firmware upgrade.
3.4.2.1 Establish Communications
1. Ensure that the Z-drive assembly is properly installed on the
autosampler Y-arm.
2. Connect the power cord to the autosampler power supply, connect
the serial cable to the host computer and turn the autosampler on.
3. Start HyperTerminal. The path for starting HyperTerminal on a
Windows XP equipped PC are as follows:
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